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Business Journals
23-04-2025
- Business Journals
Vinai honored on best new restaurant in the world list by Condé Nast
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . Join the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal to unlock even more insights! Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025's best new restaurants in the world. Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025's best new restaurants in the world. Chef Yia Vang opened Vinai last July. Vang also is known for his restaurant Union Hmong Kitchen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Condé Nast Traveler praised not only the restaurant's authentic Hmong cuisine, but also the inclusive community Vang has created, one that encourages exploring new cuisines and cultures. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events The list is part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Hot List, which features hospitality openings from the past year — in addition to restaurants, the list includes best new cruise ships and hotels. Besides Vinai, the magazine spotlights 32 restaurants from around the globe, including seven from the United States. All honorees on the Hot List were independently decided upon by Condé Nast Traveler editors. Vinai was recently a James Beard Award semifinalist for title of Best New Restaurant, as well as an Eater pick for Best New Restaurant in America last year. The Hmong restaurant is located in northeast Minneapolis at 1300 N.E. Second St., the former Dangerous Man Brewing space.
CBS News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
New food at Target Field in 2025: Vinai, pickle pizza and more
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field. From walleye tacos and SPAM sandwiches to boba tea and cookies, Target Field will have options for everyone. Most people come to the ballpark for a classic — the hot dog and brat. New this year, Kramarczuk's is doing a brat sampler of smaller portions with a variety of flavored meats. "I know it doesn't look like I've had a Kramarczuk's bratwurst before, but I haven't and I'll be honest with you, best thing I've had at the Taste of the Twins, all day," said Adam "Crisco" Zalusky, radio host at KS95. Target Field's main concourse will also have two new marketplace-style concession areas, where fans walk up and grab the food of their choice, from burgers, hot dogs, cheese curds, nachos and more. Then they take it to a self-serve scanner to make their purchase. Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai owner and head chef, Yia Vang, has a new home at Target Field this year. You can find him in the Truly on Deck bar serving up sweet and sour pork. This is his fourth season partnering with the Twins, and he says he's thankful for a team that's investing back into the community. "It's always really fun when we meet people and they're like, 'We haven't been to the restaurant yet, but we tried the food at the baseball stadium,' so that means a lot. It's like an extension of our arm that has all these different reaches," Vang said. The Twins are also bringing back the Family Value Stands featuring food priced under $5. Fans who purchase tickets for Legends Landing – sections S, T, U and V) get access to an all-you-can-eat "ballpark fare experience," according to the Twins. Below is Target Field's full list of the newest food options:
